Galata Tower is a very old and famous tower in Istanbul, Turkey. It is in a part of Istanbul called Galata. The tower is very tall and strong.
Galata Tower was built in 1348. This is a very long time ago! It was built by people from Genoa, a place in Italy. They built the tower to see far away and to protect the city. Over many years, the tower was used for different things. It was a fire watchtower, a prison, and a place for looking at the stars.
Galata Tower is in Istanbul, a big city in Turkey. The tower is in the Galata area, near the sea called the Bosphorus. Many people come to see the tower because it is very beautiful. From the top, you can see all of Istanbul!
Galata Tower is very tall. It is 67 meters high. That is as tall as a very big building. The tower has nine floors. There are many stairs, but there is also an elevator. From the top, you can see the sea, the bridges, and many buildings in Istanbul.
Today, the Galata Tower is a museum. It has many things to see inside. There are pictures and objects from a long time ago. There are also exhibitions that tell the story of Istanbul. Many people visit the tower to learn and have fun.
Comprehension Questions:
1. When was Galata Tower built?
a) 1348
b) 1453
c) 1600
d) 2000
2. Who built Galata Tower?
a) People from Spain
b) People from Genoa
c) People from France
d) People from England
3. Where is Galata Tower located?
a) Parisb) Rome
c) Istanbul d) London
4. How high is Galata Tower?
a) 20 meters
b) 50 meters
c) 67 meters
d) 100 meters
5. How many floors does Galata Tower have?
a) Five
b) Seven
c) Nine
d) Eleven
6. What can you see from the top of Galata Tower?
a) The desert
b) The sea and buildings in Istanbul
c) The mountains
d) The forest
